Fresh oranges and 70.4% chocolate cakes – Yicaf makes moms smile

▲ Yicaf Coffee and Memo Cakes have jointly launched multiple new-style cakes. (Photo / Provided by Yicaf Coffee, same below)

By / Chichi

As Mother’s Day, filled with gratitude, approaches once again, besides giving gifts or taking mom out for a nice meal, enjoying a delicious Mother’s Day cake with her is also a classic celebration many cherish. To make it easy for moms to enjoy cake amidst their busy lives, Yicaf Coffee and its Memo brand have jointly launched two Mother’s Day cakes: “Spring Ode to Sweet Oranges” and “70.4% Belgian Chocolate.” With affordable prices and simple flavors, they let every mom enjoy precious time with family over cake.

Compared to cakes in the market covered in rich, flashy cream,the “Spring Ode to Sweet Oranges” and “70.4% Belgian Chocolate” cakes Yicaf created for momsprioritizefood safety concerns, returning to pure, unadorned flavors — much like the modest yet deeply meaningful image of a mother. Without flashy decorations or artificial, brightly colored additives, these cakes use genuine ingredients and fresh elements, paired with freshly sliced fruit, hoping to share a delightful moment with mom through a handcrafted cake.

▲ The Spring Ode to Sweet Oranges cake is made with fresh orange slices and two types of cheese.

This“Spring Ode to Sweet Oranges”cake uses a base made from two kinds of cheese—Australia’s Kraft and America’s NBA—topped with a layer of sweet-tart, freshly sliced oranges from Taiwan. The carefully blended cheese offers not only a rich aroma but also a refreshing smoothness, while the subtle fruity fragrance evokes the vibrant energy of spring — mellow, natural, and not cloying, like a mother’s warm embrace and smile, bringing comfort and warmth.

▲ The “dark outside, soft inside” 70.4% Belgian bittersweet chocolate cake.

Compared to the refreshing feel of the Spring Ode to Sweet Oranges, another popular Mother’s Daychocolate cakefeatures 70.4% Belgian bittersweet chocolate as its main ingredient. Beneath its cocoa-colored exterior lies a sweet chocolate with a hint of bitterness that melts on the tongue, releasing an elegant aroma that leaves you wanting more. This “dark outside, soft inside” quality resembles the familiar image of “a mom who may seem stern when teaching her child, but is actually gentle and tender inside” — a memory many will recall after tasting it, with the cake’s “bittersweet” flavor echoing those emotions.

▲ Yicaf Coffee hopes to offer not just coffee and meals, but also a comfortable environment.

Yicaf Coffee stated that during the Taipei International Bakery Show held at the end of March this year, the public gave positive feedback on the savory pies and cakes co-launched by Yicaf Coffee and Memo. The Mother’s Day-designed “Spring Ode to Sweet Oranges” and “70.4% Belgian Chocolate” cakes became especially popular at the event, making Yicaf feel the public’s filial piety and gratitude toward their mothers.

Therefore, from April 10 to April 30,customers who preorder the original 498 NTD “Spring Ode to Sweet Oranges” and “70.4% Belgian Chocolate” cakes (6-inch) can enjoy a 10% discount; buying two gets an additional 15% off. Preorderers may also receive a complimentary April edition of the magazine CommonWealth Magazine (revised version), and have a chance to win a grand prize iPhone 6 Plus.Additionally, customers can upload a beautiful photo of their mom to the “Share the Beauty at Yicaf” fan page to join the “My Mom is an A-lister” contest. Winners may receive a dining voucher for the premium restaurant “Slow Grind Hotpot,” letting moms eat, enjoy, and get rewarded too.

▲ Yicaf Coffee offers a second item half-price promotion for second-generation A-card and EasyCard holders on cakes and drinks.

To coincide with the launch of the new cakes, all Yicaf branches nationwide are offering exclusive promotions for customers with the second-generation A-card.Before the end of April, simply present your second-generation A-card when ordering a new cake or drink, and enjoy a 50% discount on a second slice or cup.Those without a second-generation A-card aren’t left out either — simply present your EasyCard to enjoy the same discount.

Zhou Jinqi, manager of Yicaf Coffee Dunbei Branch, said that while many cafes and convenience stores now focus on takeout coffee, Yicaf not only provides takeaway services but also a cozy, relaxing space where customers can savor coffee and desserts. Taking his own Dunbei branch as an example, the store features large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the greenery of Qingcheng Park, free Wi-Fi, and a basement that can be used as a meeting room. Customers can not only come with their moms to pick out Mother’s Day cakes, but also take advantage of the latest promotions to share the second-item-half-price deal with friends, making coffee a part of everyone’s life.

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